Treat Allergies with Anti-Allergy Medicine Generic Claritin D

Generic Claritin contains active moiety Loratadine. It belongs to class of drugs known as antihistaminics.Histamine is a biochemical substance present inside the body which is responsible for producing allergy symptoms like sneezing, hives, watery eyes etc. Generic Claritin is used in treatment of these symptoms. Generic Claritin is prescribed for hay fever, allergic conjunctivitis that results in red itchy eye, eczema, hives, insect bites and stings and any food allergy. This is non-sedating histaminic; so, does not make a person sleepy. It is available in the medical store on prescription. Generic Claritin competes with free histamine which blocks the endogenous histamine to relieve the symptoms of allergy. It has rapid absorption in the body even if it is administered orally.

• Generic Claritin is available as 10 mg tablets.
• Not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours should be taken.
• For dosage in children and patients with liver or kidney problems, consult a doctor before using Generic Claritin
• TO BE TAKEN exactly as prescribed by the doctor after prudently reading the instructions on the label. Using more or less than recommended is not preferable.
• TO BE TAKEN AS NEEDED until the allergy symptoms clear up.
• NOT TO BE USED in child younger than 2 years.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the regular tablet and swallow the pill whole with water.

Common Generic Claritin side effects may include:

• Headache
• Fatigue and drowsiness
• Stomach pain and vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Nervousness and hyperactivity

Call a doctor and stop taking medicine in case of

• Fast or irregular heart rate
• Severe headache or collapsing
• A dizzy feeling

Which drugs cannot be taken with Generic Claritin?

Pregnancy category B and hence, used with caution in pregnant and lactating females.

DO NOT CONSUME Generic Claritin along with-

• Erythromycin
• cimetidine
• ketoconazole

To be discontinued at least before 48 hours before undergoing a skin testing procedures since it may prevent or reduce the then positive reactions to dermal reactivity indicators

What should be done in case of Overdose?

In case of accidental or intentional overdose, contact your adjacent poison control center or hospital and seek medical help instantaneously.

Symptoms of overdose are headache, drowsiness, and fast or drubbing heartbeat.

What if a dose of Generic Claritin is missed?

In case of missed dose, take it as soon as you recall. In case if the time is near to the next dose, skip he previous dose and wait for the time to take next dose. Do not take two tablets together in order to compensate for the missed dose.